Traveling from East Chattanooga to Jacksboro covers 136.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip works perfectly as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-75, US 11, and Bonny Oaks Drive as you transition through the Southeast region of Tennessee. Budgeting approximately $21 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit costs. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the route is straightforward and keeps you within the state lines for the entire journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
99.5 mi
1h 52m
US 11
21.7 mi
24m
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.8 mi
12m
Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi
4m
West Central Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Campbell Street
0.6 mi
1m
Glass Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 25W
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Jacksboro, TN.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft·3 sec·North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi·40 sec·Glass Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi·1 min·Campbell Street
4
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi·3 min·Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on SR 317
5.0 mi·8 min·Bonny Oaks Drive
6
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
21 mi·23 min·US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 75
72 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 75
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·Knoxville Bypass
Exit 385Toward I 75 North, I 640 East: LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 75
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 75
Exit 3Toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
27 mi·33 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
12
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W
239 ft·5 sec·US 25W
14
Merge onto US 25W; TN 63
2.9 mi·3 min·West Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi·42 sec·Paris Nance Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
275 ft·12 sec·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding rush hour near Chattanooga is always a smart move. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily pace yourself to reach Jacksboro in under three hours. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge before entering the long 99.5-mile stretch on I-75, as that is where you will spend the bulk of your time. Because this route relies so heavily on the interstate system, checking live traffic reports before you leave will help you avoid any unexpected delays. Pack light and enjoy the ease of a drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for multiple rest stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 136.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 132.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.1 mi into trip|~14m in|US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
101.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 75 / Knoxville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Knoxville Bypass toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 385
Toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington
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105.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 75
Take the exit onto I 75 toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexi...
5
105.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
132.7 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 25W
Take the exit onto US 25W toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jac...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.28 one way
$42.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.36
$46.72
premium
$4.89
$26.19
$52.38
diesel
$5.61
$30.05
$60.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.05
$8.71
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night
in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksboro, TN
Late night
in Jacksboro on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a significant 99.5-mile stretch along I-75. While the path begins on local roads like Bonny Oaks Drive, you will quickly transition into a faster, more industrial pace once you merge onto the primary highway. Expect a steady, high-speed flow that minimizes technical turns and stop-and-go traffic for the vast majority of your time behind the wheel. It is a functional, efficient drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 11. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 11; US 64; SR 317.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.6 miles (I 75 / Knoxville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Jacksboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
105.4 mi in|~2h 1m|via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 136.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jacksboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.6 miles (I 75 / Knoxville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksboro, TN before heading back.
